Purpose
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A Business Visa is a single entry Visit Visa (Index 211) for those travelling to Indonesia:
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to conduct a governmental visit
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to attend business meetings
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to purchase goods
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to participate in international exhibitions/fairs
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to give lectures or attend seminars
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as a foreign worker on probation period
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as a crew to join a mode of transport stationed in Indonesia
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to continue traveling to another country (transit)
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This visa allows you to stay up to 60 days in Indonesia, and visa extension can be applied at the nearest immigration office in Indonesia.
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Those travelling to Indonesia multiple times for business purposes might want to apply a Multiple Entry Visa (Index 212). This type of visa is valid for a maximum of 1 year and allows visitors to stay up to 60 days each visit. To obtain this visa, the applicant needs to have a sponsor who should apply for visa approval at the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta.
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Business Visa must not be used for working, doing paid or commercial activities, or other business-related activities. Such activities require a Limited Stay Visa.
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Citizens of certain countries, including Australia, who are travelling to Indonesia for certain business-related activities for up to 30 days may not be required to obtain visas (see free visa for short visit).
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Visitors from certain countries can also apply for visa on arrival for staying in Indonesia up to 30 days with possible extension (see visa on arrival).
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Visa applications by citizens of certain countries (Afghanistan, Cameroon, Guinea, Israel, Liberia, Nigeria, DPRK/North Korea, and Somalia) require approval/authorization from the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta (see calling Visa).